Protests erupt after ride-hailing driver dies from burn injuries
Summary
Protests erupted at Maitighar Mandala demanding justice for Ganesh Nepali, a ride-hailing driver who died after self-immolation following a police incident involving his motorcycle.
Key Points
- Ganesh Nepali, a ride-hailing driver, set himself on fire outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor and died from burn injuries.
- The incident followed Kathmandu Metropolitan City Police placing a wheel lock on Nepali's motorcycle for alleged illegal parking and an attempt to impound the vehicle.
- Protests demanding justice for Nepali were held at Maitighar Mandala, involving people from his home district Mugu, ride-hailing drivers, and the Gen Z movement.
- Police stopped protesters from marching to Bir Hospital, where Nepali died during treatment.
